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Zen Talks
Zen talks are open to the general public on
selected Sundays. They are preceded by two rounds of zazen and
a short chanting service. One can attend the full Sunday program,
or just come for the chanting and talk. See the section on Zazen(linktozazen)
if you will be sitting at the Center for the first time. There
are three kinds of Zen talks:
- Teisho: talks given by Danan Henry Roshi
or another fully sanctioned Zen teacher are called teisho, which
is a Japanese word meaning "presentation of the shout."
More than a simple lecture or discourse, it is a direct presentation
of Zen Buddhist teachings.
- Dharma Talk: Dharma talks are given by senior
students that are beginning to take a more prominent role as
leaders in the Sangha.
- Senior Talk: These are talks given by senior
students that have begun to show genuine insight and maturity
in practice. They are only open to associate and supporting
members of the Center, and zazen instruction is not offered
on Sundays when senior talks are scheduled.
If you wish to attend, please observe the following guidelines:
- Zazen begins at 8 am. Instruction for newcomers is given during
the first round. See the section on Zazen(linkto: zazen) for information.
The doors are locked at 7:55, so please arrive before then. No
instruction is provided when the talk is part of a zazenkai, so
if you have not sat at the temple before please come to another
Sunday or to an evening sitting.
- Talks begin promptly at 9:00 am. Please arrive between 8:40
and 8:55 if you are only coming for the talk. Someone will meet
you at the southwest door (on 31st Ave.) for orientation. No one
will be admitted after 9:00. The talks conclude at approximately
10:00-10:30.
- Please be aware that you are entering a temple where a meditation
session is in progress. Please refrain from loud or unnecessary
speech. There is no smoking in the temple or on its grounds.
- Usually, there are refreshments and a time for socializing
after the talks. You are welcome to join us if you wish.
- Please make a donation of your own choosing. A donation box
is located in the foyer.
Please see the calendar
for dates of upcoming talks.
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